The Great Migration in August September and October

The Great Migration in August September and October. By August, the herds have faced the challenge of crossing the Mara River and are spread throughout the Masai Mara’s northern region, with many remaining in the northern Serengeti. In years when the river is in full flow, the panic and confusion at the crossings combined with waiting predators and surging currents can cause massive loss of life. But, even in years of relatively gently flowing water, the crocs take their toll, not to mention the lions and other large predators that patrol the banks, ready to ambush any wildebeest that make it to the other side. There is no single crossing: at some spots, there are just a few individuals, while others see a mass of animals moving without break for hours.

By September to October, the main chaos has ended and the migrating columns have gradually moved eastward. However, the wildebeest will face the heavy waters of the Mara River once more as they prepare to cross once again for their return journey southward.

What is Wildebeest Migration

The Great Migration happens every year which involves over 1.5 million wildebeests and thousands of Zebras migrating from the southern parts of Serengeti National Park plains and Ngorongoro crater to the southern parts of Masai Mara National Park in Kenya and back to Serengeti National Park. It is named the Great Migration because it is not like other migrations this is unique and hard because it involves a clockwise movement of wildebeests and Zebras spanning an approximate 3000-kilometer journey as they search for fresh grounds and rear their young ones during seasonal changes every year. The Great Migration normally happens in the dry season forcing the wildebeests and Zebras to move in search of fresh grazing vegetation and water. The Great Migration is an epic safari option we recommend for many travelers visiting Kenya and Tanzania this will give you the best African Safari Experience.

Fair price Safaris to Witness the Great Migration in August September and October

Safari Vacations and Travel Services organizes both budget, mid-range to luxury trips to Tanzania to witness the Great Migration, we have popular trips that you can choose from below that include this experience. We also consider highly customizing all trips to best match our clients’ needs, please feel free to contact us here and we will customize a Great Migration tour that will suit your interest budget, and time. Our best discounted Safaris to see the Great Migration in August September and October include;

Best time to see the Great Migration in Kenya

The best time to see the Great Migration is during the dry season period which is between July to early October every year. During this period in the southern parts of Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, the vegetation is sparse and dry, the waterways are as well dry this forces the wildebeests and Zebras to migrate to the North plains of the southern part of Masai Mara National Park to search for fresh vegetation and water. During the Migration the wildebeests and Zebras rear their young ones, this is not simple the fact it is more of 3000 miles journey which is tiresome making it a life and death migration, many die due to exhaustion giving a chance to other carnivores animals to ease their search for food like Hyenas, Cheetahs, and Lions.

Of the above dry months August and September are the best months to see the Great Migration given the fact this is a good time as well to experience the river crossing during the migration, In late October the rains will resume in Tanzania and the herds will start their journey back to southern parts of Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro crater grassland plain areas.

Booking Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari in Kenya?

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